Aloha and Welcome to Hawaii!


Kick off your sandals and lay out your beach towel. It's time to learn about one of the most unique and beautiful states that America has to offer . . . Hawaii!

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Listen to this Voice Thread to learn more about the unique features that Hawaii has to offer.








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State Facts: Admission to Statehood: August 21, 1959
State Bird: Nene
State Flower: Hibiscus
State Tree: Kukui - Candlenut
Capital: Honolulu
Largest Cities: Honolulu, Hilo, Kailua
Moto: Ua mau ke ea o ka aina I ka pono. (The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness.)
Nickname: Aloha State
Population: 1,211,537
Climate: Tropical
Economy Agriculture: Sugarcane, pineapple, macademia nuts
Economy Industry: Tourism, food processing, apparel




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Interesting Facts: Hawaii has eight major islands: Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe, and the Big Island of Hawaii.
Hawaii is the only state that grows coffee.
More than one-third of the world's commercial pineapple supply comes from Hawaii.
Underwater volcanoes erupted thousands of years ago creating the islands of Hawaii.
The world's largest dormant volcano is Haleakala Crater located on Maui.
Kilauea is the world's most active volcano located on The Big Island.

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Watch a short video clip displaying some of the many beautiful sights you may see on your vacation to Hawaii.







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Additional Information:
Visit Hawaii
Hawaii's Website


Information and Pictures From:
50 States
Philip Martin Clip Art
Voice Thread
Voki
Google Maps


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